A Guide to Financial Support Cards, Member IDs and Second Page Print-Outs
What is a Financial Support Card? A financial support card contains a Member ID and instructions for using it at the pharmacy point-of-sale. What other information is on the Financial Support Card? The financial support card may also cover: instructions for the pharmacists about financial…
A list of 31 pharmacy associations in Canada along with their website addresses
Welcome to the comprehensive list of 31 Canadian pharmacy associations. Canada boasts a robust network of organizations dedicated to advancing the pharmacy profession, supporting pharmacists, and ensuring the highest standards of healthcare. From national associations to provincial bodies and specialized groups, this compilation brings together…
Pharmacy practice: 35 career resource websites for pharmacists in Canada
Here are 35 career resource websites for pharmacists in Canada, along with their URLs: Newsletter Sign-up
Ontario pharmacies have five years to stop using faxes because of patient privacy concerns
The new Ontario Health Plan “Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care” has identified replacing fax machines with digital communication alternatives at all Ontario health care providers within the next five years. You can read an article about in the CBC titled Why…
New tools help pharmacies become the front line for patient support
Pharmacies have a crucial role in managing patient care, as they’re often the first point of contact for patients seeking medication and advice on their health. While patient support programs provide valuable resources and support to patients, pharmacies have the advantage of being able to…
The benefits of automating pharmacy practice
Technology has been playing an increasingly important role in the healthcare industry. For Canadian pharmacies, implementing new and improved technology can bring a wide range of benefits to help improve patient care, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. Here are a few key benefits of improving…
How to register your patients for the Ally financial assistance program
Instructions for Enrolling Patients into the PMS Ally Program through the MyRx Care portal. Drugs covered include: Fingolimod Abiraterone Dimethyl Fumarate Fampridine Teriflunomide Pazopanib Apremilast Tofacitinib Newsletter Sign-up
Pharmacy practice: the career path of a pharmacist in Canada
Pharmacists play an essential role in the healthcare system of Canada, as they are responsible for ensuring that patients receive safe and effective medication therapy. They are experts in the use and management of medications and work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals…
Pharmacy practice: 38 Canadian pharmacy associations
Here are 38 pharmacy associations in Canada, along with their website links: Newsletter Sign-up
Canadian patients and biosimilars: A guide to talking to your pharmacist
The Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) is expanding the use of biosimilars starting on March 31, 2023. This means that patients who were covered by certain biologics such as Humira® will have coverage switched to a biosimilar. This is a great time for patients to get…
